The total amount of energy created by producers is known as ________________.

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Gross primary productivity is the total amount of organic matter produced by producers through photosynthesis in an ecosystem. Net primary productivity is the amount of organic matter left after accounting for respiration by producers. The top and lowest trophic levels describe the position of consumers in the food chain and are not related to primary productivity.

The Total Amount of Energy Created by Producers Is Known